Dog supplies news: Entrepreneur 'cleaning up'

Cleaning up after dogs supplies the community with a vital service, it has been suggested.

Cleaning up after a person's dog supplies them with a really helpful service.

This is according to teenage entrepreneur Matthew Underhill, whose firm Scoopthedoo is doing well after launching in north Wales, reports the Daily Post.

Although some people are initially taken aback that such an organisation exists, the 19-year-old explained that some pet owners, such as pensioners, really welcome the help.

Parks and schools are also said to be taking an interest in his service.

He revealed that although some people were sceptical, the "phone started ringing" when dog owners realised how affordable his service is.

"You need to have a sense of humour in this job and to be able to laugh at yourself," Mr Underhill remarked.

Last month, Sutton Council told Your Local Guardian of the importance of cleaning up after dogs.

Executive member for environment and climate change Colin Hall said pooch owners must act responsibly to ensure the health of children.

Posted by Adam John
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Sunday, 11 Jul 2010, 12:00pm